Confirmation of a show at Sneaky Pete’s implies agreement with the terms below. Please confirm receipt of this email when confirming your show.
Hire Fee
Hire is £100 paid on or before the night of the show by cash, transfer, or payment link.
We will send you the payment link when you confirm your booking.
We don’t charge VAT on top.
There may be an additional charge for PRS, explained below.
PRS Charge
‘PRS for Music’ is the name of the collections agency that ensures artists are paid for performances of their compositions (or ‘works’). If any artists performing at your show are registered with PRS then you will need to pay us 4.2% of your ticket sales total figure, which we pass on to PRS, who in turn pay the money out to the artists. If no band performing is registered with PRS then we do not need to charge you for PRS.
Example charge
75 tickets @ £5 each = £375
4.2% of £375 is £15.75
So the PRS due on the show is £15.75
PRS Setlists
We require every band who performs to fill out a PRS Setlist form regardless of whether they are registered with PRS. We will give you blank forms from the bar. This is so PRS can identify whether the artist is registered with them, and what works they performed, so they can be paid for them if there has been a charge. Setlists are really quick and easy to fill out.
You should not pay any of the artists until they have submitted a setlist, as these setlists are really important for us! If we do not receive setlists for all the bands then PRS charge us £15, which we will have to pass on to you. If no artists performing are registered with PRS there will be no fee to pay – but we still need setlists.
Cashier
Please bring someone to work the cash desk for you (or you can do it yourself, it’s easy to do and the stage is not far away).
Cancellations
We require 28 days notice for a cancellation or else the full hire fee is payable. We will not be held financially liable for any cancellation or reschedule costs due to coronavirus-related issues.
Tickets
We can set up online ticketing if you require. If you don’t have an existing account with a ticketing company this is far easier than setting one up, and our booking fees are quite cheap so your customers will pay less. Our ticketing is linked to Songkick etc as well, so fans can automatically be notified of your show that way. We pay you for your ticket sales on the night of your show and provide a list of ticket buyers as well.
Age Restrictions
The venue is 14+, those aged 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult, this applies to performers as well as patrons. You must tell us in advance if there is likely to be over 10% of patrons under 18 years of age. We reserve the right to breathalyse anyone under the age of 18. If they refuse or fail the test, they will not be granted entry.
Ticketing information must state:
“14-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets. We reserve the right to breathalyse anyone under the age of 18. Refusal or failure of the test will result in entry being denied”.
Covid policy
Vaccine passports are in effect in Scotland but only for clubnights and events over 500 cap.
It does not apply to our gigs.
Ticketing information must state:
We kindly ask that gig-goers:
- Take a lateral flow test prior to entering the venue
- Do not enter if you test positive or have any symptoms.
- Check in with the venue Test & Protect QR code poster on arrival.
- Wear a face covering unless drinking, dining or dancing.
- Wear a face covering when ordering at the bar.
- Stay in your bubble where possible.
- Use hand sanitiser and have good hand hygiene.
- Please be respectful of others and leave space when moving around the venue or queueing.
- Please don’t high five, handshake or hug staff.
Musicians should also follow the above rules.
Musicians using vocal microphones should bring their own. The venue does not agree to have spare sanitised microphones available.
Advertising
We will list your show at www.sneakypetes.co.uk, where we receive around 4000 hits per month. The more information you give us the more we can put up, and if you send info nice and early then we may be able to add it to magazine listings too. We recommend that you also list your event on Facebook. We don’t need to be a host on the event, you can just send a link to it and we’ll add it to our page.
Illegal Advertising
By agreeing to hire Sneaky Pete’s, promoters also agree not to illegally advertise, whether this be flyposting, chalking, or any other form of graffiti.
Backstage Facilities
Please note that there is no backstage area at the venue. We keep space for Merchandising, and cases etc can be stored here.
Load-in
Is either through the front door, or direct to stage via side fire exit. It’s a very short trip and crew are not required.
Parking
Aside from load-in/out there is no parking outside the venue until 6.30pm. We advise parking nearby on Chambers St after load-in, and then parking outside the venue after 6.30 when soundchecks are complete.
Backline
We do not supply any amps or drums sorry. We can help with hires if you need.
Address
73 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JW
Main Venue Number: +44 131 225 1757
Web www.sneakypetes.co.uk
Contacts
Venue / Diary: nick@sneakypetes.co.uk 07595 777 506
Tech: engineer@sneakypetes.co.uk
Capacity
100
Timings
These times are for example purposes though load in, doors and curfew times don’t change.
1500 access if required
1600 headline load in
1630 headline sound check
1730 Supports load in
1800 Supports Sound check
1900 Doors
1940 Support 1
2020 Support 2
2100 Headline
2200 Strict Curfew
Stage
4m x 2.5m, 670mm high, monitors on platforms off stage
Workplace behaviour
We require a professional and positive environment for our staff, the artists and ticket buyers. Any staff using racist, sexist, aggressive, abusive, transphobic, homophobic or otherwise offensive or intimidating language or behaviour will be removed and replaced at no cost to the venue. This especially includes staff who interact with artists, who deserve professional and friendly conduct in their workplace.
Sound:
D&B Audioteknik
2 x Q10 top with D12 amp
2 x C7 subs with P1200 amp
No problems creating >110dB at mix
FOH Desk
Midas M32
Monitors
4 monitor sends
4 x Logic Systems LM15 wedge
2 x Logic Systems CM20 wedge
2 x dB powered wedge if extra sends are needed
Mics
6 x SM58 vocal
2 x Beta 57 instrument / vocal
1 x Beta 52 kick
1 x Beta 91 kick
2 x Beta 56 instrument mic
1 x e602 kick mic
1 x e604 drum mic
2 x e606 gtr amp mic
4 x Radial Mono DI
2 x Radial Stereo DI
Lights:
Martin
4 x MAC Aura hanging at stage rear
10 x Martin Thrill Par 64 hanging above stage
2 x GU10 Sunstrip blinder above stage
2 x GU10 Sunstrip blinder left/right of stage
Avolites
Titan mobile controller
